BLUES

Gentle Blue

#CDD2DE

RGB 205, 210, 222 · HSL 222°, 20%, 84% · CMYK 8, 5, 0, 13

Gentle Blue is #CDD2DE in HEX — rgb(205, 210, 222), hsl(222°, 20%, 84%), cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Gentle Blue pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 222°, 20%, 84%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#CDD2DE

RGB205, 210, 222

HSL222°, 20%, 84%

HSV222°, 8%, 87%

CMYK8, 5, 0, 13

Decimal13488862

CSS RGBrgb(205, 210, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(222, 20%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Bayou Half S41D1H

ΔE 0.7 · #CDD3DE

PPG

Debonaire 10-18 · 1167-3

ΔE 0.9 · #CBD0DD

Behr

Centre Stage N550-2

ΔE 1.2 · #CAD2DF

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Shale DE5918

ΔE 1.2 · #CACFDC

Valspar

Morning Chill 4002-5A

ΔE 1.6 · #CED5E3

Kilz

Twilight Spell RB200-02

ΔE 1.6 · #CECFDB

Benjamin Moore

Celestia 1429

ΔE 1.8 · #D1D6E4

Vista Paint

Little Grapette K-86

ΔE 2.3 · #D4D6E4

IKEA

IKEA096 96

ΔE 2.8 · #CFD9E4

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 3.1 · #CDCDD5

Sherwin-Williams

Breathtaking SW6814

ΔE 3.2 · #C7D1E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Scent 1294

ΔE 3.8 · #D9D4DF

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 4.7 · #CCDCE7

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDD2DE

#DED9CE

Analogous

#CEDBDE

#CDD2DE

#D1CEDE

Triadic

#CDD2DE

#DECED3

#D3DECE

Split-Complementary

#CDD2DE

#DED1CE

#DBDECE

Tetradic

#CDD2DE

#DECEDB

#DED9CE

#CEDED1

Monochromatic

#7280A1

#A0AAC0

#CDD2DE

#F0F1F5

Rectangle

#CDD2DE

#D9CEDE

#DED9CE

#D3DECE

Compound

#CDD2DE

#D1CEDE

#DED9CE

#DBDECE

Variations

Lighter

#D8DCE5

#E2E5EB

#EFF0F3

Darker

#9AA4BD

#5C6B90

#353E54

Saturation

#D4D5D9

#CED3DE

#BECCEF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDD2DE

#CED1DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDD2DE

#D1D1DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDD2DE

#CCD4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Gentle Blue lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#D9CAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CDD2DE

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C6CFE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C8BDA4

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CDD2DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDD2DE;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle-blue: #CDD2DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle-blue': '#CDD2DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDD2DE] text-[#CDD2DE]

SCSS

$gentle-blue: #CDD2DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDD2DE?

#CDD2DE is Gentle Blue, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CDD2DE warm or cool?

Gentle Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gentle Blue?

Gentle Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Gentle Blue?

Gentle Blue pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gentle Blue?

You can download Gentle Blue on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Gentle Blue?

The hex code is #CDD2DE. In RGB it's 205, 210, 222, and in HSL it's 222°, 20%, 84%.

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